Bathtub protection device

ABSTRACT

A bathtub protection device including a plurality of leather panels positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. The plurality of leather panels being adapted to be secured together to form a single protective panel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a bathtub protection device and more particularly pertains to protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations.

[0002] The use of protective covering devices is known in the prior art. More specifically, protective covering devices heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of protecting objects from being damaged are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

[0003] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,216,764 to Hall discloses a disposable flexible bathtub liner with a non-slip surface. U.S. Pat. No. 3,957,158 to Poggiali discloses a container for protecting a bathtub during shipping.

[0004] While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not describe a bathtub protection device for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations.

[0005] In this respect, the bathtub protection device according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations.

[0006] Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved bathtub protection device which can be used for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of protective covering devices now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved bathtub protection device. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

[0008] To attain this, the present invention essentially comprises a plurality of leather panels' positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. The plurality of leather panels have a series of central hook and loop strips disposed thereon to allow the leather panels to be secured together to form a single protective panel. The plurality of leather panels have a plurality of peripheral hook and loop strips thereon corresponding with a plurality of hook and loop strips that can be positioned on the upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. A padded floor is positionable on the bottom wall of the bathtub disposed below the plurality of leather panels positioned therein.

[0009] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0010] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0011] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0012] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device which has all the advantages of the prior art protective covering devices and none of the disadvantages.

[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

[0014] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device which is of durable and reliable construction.

[0015] An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such a bathtub protection device economically available to the buying public.

[0016] Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations.

[0017] Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved bathtub protection device including a plurality of leather panels positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. The plurality of leather panels being adapted to be secured together to form a single protective panel.

[0018] These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0020]FIG. 1 is a plan view of the preferred embodiment of the bathtub protection device constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0021]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention illustrated in use.

[0022]FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the present invention shown in cross-section.

[0023]FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the present invention illustrated in use.

[0024] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts through the various figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0025] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular, to FIGS. 1 through 4 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved bathtub protection device embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference number 10 will be described.

[0026] Specifically, it will be noted in the various figures that the device relates to a bathtub protection device for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations. In its broadest context, the device consists of a plurality of leather panels and a padded floor. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.

[0027] The plurality of leather panels 12 are positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. The plurality of leather panels 12 have a series of central hook and loop strips 14 disposed thereon to allow the leather panels 12 to be secured together to form a single protective panel. The plurality of leather panels 12 have a plurality of peripheral hook and loop strips 16 thereon corresponding with a plurality of hook and loop strips 18 that can be positioned on the upper peripheral wall of the bathtub. The hook and loop strips 18 can be secured to the bathtub by an adhesive. The mating of the hook and loop strips 16,18 allow the plurality of panels 12 to be held in place on the bathtub. The use of the hook and loop strips 16,18 will limit the amount of movement of the plurality of panels 12 to fully protect the finish of the bathtub. The use of a plurality of panels 12 allows the replacement of a single panel if it becomes damaged instead of having to replace the entire covering structure.

[0028] The padded floor 20 is positionable on the bottom wall of the bathtub disposed below the plurality of leather panels 12 positioned therein. The padded floor 20 will provide further protection for the bathtub since most physical contact with the bathtub during renovation will be on the bottom wall thereof. The padded floor 20 will also provide added protection from falling objects and in the event of a rip or hole in one of the panel's 12.

[0029] As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

[0030] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and the manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0031] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. 

What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the united states is as follows:
 1. A bathtub protection device for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations, wherein the bathtub includes an open upper end, a bottom wall, and peripheral side wall, the open upper end defines an upper peripheral wall, the device comprising, in combination: a plurality of leather panels positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub, the plurality of leather panels having a series of central hook and loop strips disposed thereon to allow the leather panels to be secured together to form a single protective panel, the plurality of leather panels having a plurality of peripheral hook and loop strips thereon corresponding with a plurality of hook and loop strips that can be positioned on the upper peripheral wall of the bathtub; and a padded floor positionable on the bottom wall of the bathtub disposed below the plurality of leather panels positioned therein.
 2. A bathtub protection device for protecting a finish of a bathtub from becoming damaged during renovations, wherein the bathtub includes an open upper end, a bottom wall, and peripheral side wall, the open upper end defines an upper peripheral wall, the device comprising, in combination: a plurality of leather panels positionable over the bottom wall, peripheral side wall, and upper peripheral wall of the bathtub, the plurality of leather panels being adapted to be secured together to form a single protective panel.
 3. The bathtub protection device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the plurality of leather panels have a series of central hook and loop strips disposed thereon to allow the leather panels to be secured together to form the single protective panel.
 4. The bathtub protection device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the plurality of leather panels have a plurality of peripheral hook and loop strips thereon corresponding with a plurality of hook and loop strips that can be positioned on the upper peripheral wall of the bathtub.
 5. The bathtub protection device as set forth in claim 2, and further including a padded floor positionable on the bottom wall of the bathtub disposed below the plurality of leather panels positioned therein. 